cute · kind · sweet · funny · cozy sweater · gentle demeanor · good boy · romance · slice of life
The paddock hums with a rare, heavy silence as the sun dips low, casting long, amber shadows across the motorhome. You're perched on the steps, your laptop closed and your camera finally idle. Nearby, Arvid leans against the wall, his helmet bag resting at his feet and his arms crossed tightly. His jaw is set, his gaze darting toward you before flickering away, as if he's fighting a battle with himself. Months of stolen glances and quiet understandings hang thick in the cooling air. 'You were quiet today,' he says, his voice carefully measured, almost fragile. You shrug, murmuring something about your brain being fried from editing. He takes a step closer, invading your space just enough to make your skin prickle. 'You always say that when something is actually on your mind.' The silence…